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Cleaning and Disinfection
G1 Industrial SCBA
US
Cleaning and Disinfecting by Hand
(1) Prepare a bucket or sink with Confidence Plus
®
Cleaning Solution as described on the container.
(2) The head harness can be removed to separate cleaning
or as part of the facepiece.
(3) Submerge the facepiece in Confidence Plus
®
Cleaning Solution for a minimum of 30 seconds. A soft
brush or sponge can be used to clean the soiled
facepiece.
(4) Rinse the facepiece and components in clean, warm
(110°F (43°C)) water (preferably running and draining).
(5) Be sure to clean and rinse the pressure-demand exhala-
tion valve by pressing in on the stem with a blunt object
and flushing it with clean water.
(6) Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not dry the parts by
placing them near a heater or in direct sunlight.
(7) Operate the exhalation valve by hand to be sure it works
properly.
(8) Perform a tightness test before putting the facepiece back
in service.
